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Mastering the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Exam

Introduction Achieving the Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification is a transformative step for IT professionals aiming to excel in Linux system administration and automation.

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Automating depmod with Ansible

Automating depmod Command with Ansible The depmod command in Linux is critical for generating module dependency information, stored in /lib/modules/<kernel-version>/modules.

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Ansible Tips’n’Tricks: Defining –extra-vars as JSON

Introduction In the realm of Ansible automation, managing variables effectively can save time and reduce errors.

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Red Hat Achieves Top Recognition in G2 Rankings for 2024

Red Hat Leads the Pack in G2 Rankings Red Hat, a pioneer in open-source solutions, has once again secured top honors in G2’s peer-reviewed software rankings for 2024.

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Dynamic Data Construction in Ansible: Managing Users and Groups

Dynamically constructing and managing data structures is a crucial skill in Ansible automation, especially for tasks that require flexible and reusable configurations.

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Best Practices for Handling Yum Command Failures in Ansible

Introduction When working with the Yum package manager using Ansible, it’s crucial to ensure tasks are idempotent and avoid triggering unnecessary reboots unless explicitly required.

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Managing Compliance Drift with Ansible: A Guide to Ensuring Configuration Consistency

Managing Compliance Drift with Ansible In the fast-paced world of IT operations, maintaining configuration compliance is essential for securing systems and ensuring operational efficiency.

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Networking Throttle Strategies for Managing 3000 Servers with Ansible

Introduction Managing a large-scale Ansible deployment with 3000 servers can lead to network bottlenecks, extended wait times, and task failures.

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Why Memory, Not CPU, Is the Critical Bottleneck in Ansible Automation

Introduction As IT environments scale, automation tools like Ansible face unique performance challenges.

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Set Default Ansible SSH Username and Password for Automation

Learn how to configure default SSH credentials for seamless Ansible automation.

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Troubleshooting: Configure User Quotas on Ansible Managed Systems

Troubleshooting: Configure User Quotas on Ansible Managed Systems Learn how to resolve the common error related to user quota configuration using Ansible.

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Troubleshooting: Configure User Quotas on XFS File Systems Using Ansible

Troubleshooting: Configure User Quotas on XFS File Systems Using Ansible Learn how to resolve the common error related to user quota configuration on XFS file systems with Ansible.

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Integrate Ansible with Backstage for Streamlined Automation

Modern software development often revolves around managing complex infrastructure and ensuring a seamless developer experience.

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Avoid Variable Collisions in Ansible with loop_control

When writing Ansible playbooks, efficient use of variables is crucial to avoid unintended behavior or collisions.

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Ansible London Meetup 2024: Automation & DevOps Insights

Title: Exploring Automation and Collaboration at the Ansible London Meetup 2024

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Ansible-Lint in Air-Gapped Environments: Offline Setup Guide

Using Ansible-Lint in Air-Gapped Environments: Best Practices and Troubleshooting When managing infrastructure in air-gapped environments—where systems are isolated from the internet for security purposes—teams often encounter challenges related to software dependencies that require online access.

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Handling Non-Compliant Variable Names in Ansible Easily

Handling Variable Naming Constraints in Ansible: Workarounds for Compliance When working with automation tools like Ansible, adhering to variable naming conventions is essential for maintainability, readability, and avoiding conflicts.

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Ansible Role Input Validation with validate_argument_spec

Introduction Ensuring the integrity of inputs in automation workflows is crucial, especially in a dynamic and modular framework like Ansible.

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Luca Berton at Ubuntu Summit 2024: Inspiration & Collaboration

Luca Berton, a renowned advocate for open-source technologies and Ansible Automation expert, made a notable appearance at the recent Ubuntu Summit, held in the vibrant city.

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Luca Berton at Red Hat Summit Connect 2024: Key Insights & Trends

I had the incredible opportunity to attend Red Hat Summit Connect Netherlands 2024 in Utrecht, and it was an enriching experience that highlighted the transformative power of open-source technology across various industries.

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AI DevOps Ansible Community on Skool

Luca Berton Launches the AI DevOps Ansible Community on Skool Luca Berton, a seasoned expert in AI, DevOps, and cloud technologies, has officially launched the AI DevOps Ansible Community on Skool, bringing together a global network of professionals passionate about automation, cloud infrastructure, and career development in the world of DevOps.

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Red Hat Summit: Connect 2024 – Future of AI, Cloud, & Automation

On October 16, 2024, the Red Hat Summit: Connect will be held at the NBC Congress Centrum in Nieuwegein, Netherlands.

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Generate Clean YAML Output from Ansible Facts

Ansible is a powerful tool for automating tasks, but when working with dynamically generated data, such as Ansible facts, it can sometimes be tricky to produce clean, well-formatted output.

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Participate in the Ansible Project Survey 2024 & Join the Community

Help Shape the Future of Ansible: Participate in the 2024 Project Survey and Stay Engaged with the Ansible Community As we continue to advance in the world of automation, collaboration, and open-source innovation, we are excited to announce a significant milestone in the Ansible community: the launch of the Ansible Project Survey 2024.

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Ansible London Meetup 2024 Recap: Highlights and Insights

On September 23rd, 2024, I had the honor of presenting at the Ansible London Meetup, held at Dell Technologies in London.

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